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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates New Delhi Metro Corridors, Launches Projects Worth Rs 33,500 Crore in New Delhi
In March 2026, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth Rs 33,500 crore (Cr) in New Delhi, Delhi, which includes the metro expansion corridors and housing projects.

• He also virtually laid the foundation stone for the Kota-Bundi Greenfield Airport in Kota, Rajasthan.

About Key Infrastructure Projects Launched in New Delhi:
Metro Expansion: As part of the metro expansion, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated two new sections of the Pink Line and Magenta Line. The total cost for the expansion of Metro projects in New Delhi, Delhi is around Rs 18,300 Cr.

•  With the inauguration of the Majlis Park–Maujpur Babarpur corridor, the Delhi Metro Pink Line has expanded to around 71.56 km, completing a circular metro connectivity across the city.

General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA): He also launched redevelopment works under the GPRA programme, which aims to modernise ageing government housing colonies in the city.

Overview of Finland President Alexander Stubb’s visit to India from March 4-7, 2026
The President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, paid a four-day State Visit to India from 4-7 March 2026 at the invitation of Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, accompanied by a high-level delegation, to strengthen cooperation in digitalisation, sustainability, innovation, and trade, resulting in the elevation of bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership for Digitalisation and Sustainability.

• The visit elevated bilateral ties and marked Alexander Stubb’s first visit to India in his current capacity.

Highlights of the Visit:
Meetings: PM Narendra Modi and President Alexander Stubb held bilateral discussions to strengthen cooperation in trade, innovation, digital technologies, sustainability and multilateral forums.

• President Stubb met President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President (VP) Chandrapuram Ponnusami (C. P.) Radhakrishnan, and Union Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) during his visit to India.

Raisina Dialogue: The theme of Raisina Dialogue 2026 was “Samskara – Assertion, Accommodation, Advancement.”

• President Alexander Stubb attended the 11th Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi (Delhi) as the Chief Guest and keynote speaker.

Partnership: India and Finland elevated their bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership for Innovation and Sustainability, focusing on Digital Technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Quantum Computing, Green Hydrogen and 6G Technology.

Uttarakhand Ranks First Nationally in Effective Implementation of New Criminal Laws and ICJS 2.0
In March 2026, Uttarakhand secured the first position in India in the implementation of the Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) 2.0, scoring 93.46 on the latest ICJS/Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS) Progress Dashboard released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) with data up to January 2026.

• Haryana ranked second (93.41), followed by Assam (93.16), Sikkim (91.82), and Madhya Pradesh(MP) (90.55).

About CCTNS/ICJS Progress Dashboard:
Implementation of New Criminal Laws: The achievement of Uttarakhand is largely attributed to the leadership of Chief Minister(CM) Pushkar Singh Dhami, who closely monitored the implementation of the three new criminal laws in India: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) across the state.
Digitalisation: Under ICJS 2.0, Uttarakhand implemented the ‘One Data, One Entry’ mechanism, enabling seamless data sharing among Police (Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems – CCTNS), Courts (e-Courts), Jails (e-Prisons), Prosecution (e-Prosecution), and Forensic Labs (e-Forensics).

Romania Ratifies Framework Agreement of International Solar Alliance
In March 2026, Sena Latif, Ambassador of Romania, submitted the Instrument of Ratification to P.S. Gangadhar, Joint Secretary and Head of Depository at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), formally confirming Romania’s ratification of the Framework Agreement of the International Solar Alliance (ISA).
Ratification of ISA Framework Agreement:
Background: In December 2023, ISA announced that Romania signed the Framework Agreement and joined as the 118th member country.
Ratification: The ratification was completed after Romania deposited its Instrument of Ratification of the ISA Framework Agreement, thereby officially becoming a member of the alliance.

GoI sets up 17-member committee for larger reforms in SEZ policy
In March 2026, the Government of India (GoI) constituted a 17-member committee to suggest larger reforms in the policy for Special Economic Zones (SEZs), as policymakers seek to revive exports amid global trade uncertainty.
About 17-member committee:
Composition: The committee consists of representatives from Commerce and customs department, National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC), Directorate General of Export Promotion (DGEP), export promotion council for SEZs, two development commissioners, and Department of Economic Affairs (DoEA).
Timeline: The committee will submit a concept paper within six months along with its recommendations for broad-based and comprehensive reforms to formulate a SEZ 2.0 policy.
Study: For this purpose, the panel will undertake a background study to review the integration of existing export promotion schemes with SEZs.

NITI Aayog & TEPL Partner to Drive India’s Electronics Manufacturing Growth
In March 2026, National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog), a premier policy think tank in India, collaborated with Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL)to drive India’s electronics manufacturing growth.

• The collaboration was formalized when Suman Bery, Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog met the team of TEPL led by its  Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Randhir Thakur.

Key Details of Collaboration:
Focus Areas: The discussions were mainly centred  around  scaling up electronics production, bolstering supply chains, and enhancing India’s participation in global value chains.
Scheme support: Union Budget 2026–27 enhanced outlay for Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) to Rs.40,000 crore to deepen domestic component manufacturing capacity.
Key Progress: Over the last 11 years, India’s electronic sector has emerged as a global manufacturing hub of electronics components, witnessing nearly 6-times production increase and generating 2.5 million jobs.
Role of TEPL: Tata Electronics is a key player in semiconductor testing, mobile and electronics components manufacturing, expected to anchor large-scale investments and innovation.

BANKING & FINANCE

BoB Becomes First Bank in India to Raise Green Infrastructure Bonds Worth Rs.10,000 Crore
In March 2026, Bank of Baroda (BoB) raised Rs.10,000 crore through Series-I long-term Green Infrastructure Bonds, becoming the first bank in India to issue domestic green bonds for infrastructure financing.

• The issuance marks a major step in strengthening India’s sustainable finance ecosystem and supports the bank’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives.

About Green Bond Is.suance:
Bond Issuance Details: The seven-year bonds were placed on the Electronic Book Provider platform of the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), Mumbai, Maharashtra.

• The base issue stood at Rs 5,000 crore with an equal greenshoe option of Rs 5,000 crore. Bids totalled Rs 16,415 crore, over 3 times the base size, showing strong investor confidence.

Financial Terms: BoB fixed the annual cut-off coupon rate at 7.1 percent for the 7-year Green Infrastructure Bonds, securing a “greenium” due to strong investor demand for sustainable finance.
Ratings: The bonds hold ‘AAA’ stable ratings from Credit Analysis and Research Limited (CARE Ratings) and Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency of India Limited (ICRA), ensuring top safety.
Purpose: Proceeds will finance eligible green projects under BoB’s Green Financing Framework, such as renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure.

Swiggy, HDFC Bank launch two new co-branded credit cards focused on travel and Daily Spending 
In March 2026, HDFC Bank Limited, and Swiggy, food delivery and quick commerce platform, jointly launched two new co-branded credit cards, ‘Swiggy BLCK HDFC Bank Credit Card’ and ‘Swiggy Ornge HDFC Bank Credit Card’ aimed at travel and daily spending rewards across food, shopping and lifestyle..

• These two new variants expanded their existing co-branded credit portfolio which was introduced in 2023.

Key Details:
Objective: These cards are designed exclusively to cover different spending segments and offer rewards in the form of cashback across various categories such as food delivery, quick commerce, online shopping and travel.
Phased Roll Out: These cards will be rolled-out in a phased manner and can be applied via Swiggy application (app) or digital platforms of the bank.
Swiggy BLCK HDFC: This credit card is designed specifically for higher lifestyle spending.

• It provides various cashbacks like: 10% cashback on Swiggy transactions; maximum 5% cashback on select entertainment, travel and e-commerce platforms; and 1% cashback on other eligible transactions.
• The interested customers will get 3-month Swiggy One BLCK membership.

Swiggy Ornge HDFC: This credit card targets daily shoppers,

• It offers various cashbacks like: 5% cashback on Swiggy transactions; cashback on select everyday categories like travel and ride-hailing services; and 1% cashback on other transactions.
• The interested customers will get 12-month Swiggy One BLCK membership.

Key Benefits: Both these new credit cards offer maximum Rs 48,000 in annual savings.

• In addition, these  cards offer instant discounts through partner platforms like: 19% off plus 5% cashback on hotel booking through Cleartrip; 5% discount plus 5% cashback across Nykaa applications (apps).
• Also, the existing cardholders of the original credit cards will continue to avail their cash benefits across 30+ digital platforms including Amazon, Flipkart, and Myntra.

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Iran Appoints Mojtaba Khamenei as New Supreme Leader 
In March 2026, Mojtaba Khamenei was appointed as the Supreme Leader of Iran by the Assembly of Experts, following the death of his father Ali Khamenei in airstrikes. With this appointment, he became the third Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Key Details:
Background: The decision was taken after a decisive vote by the members of the Assembly of Experts, the constitutional body responsible for appointing and supervising the Supreme Leader.
Predecessor:He succeeded Iranian cleric Alireza Arafi, who served as interim Supreme Leader of Iran.

RBI Approves Appointment of Ketan Merchant as Interim CEO of Fino Payments Bank
In March 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the appointment of Ketan Merchant, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Fino Payments Bank, as the interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the bank.

• He will perform the duties of the Managing Director (MD) and CEO under the provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, for a period not exceeding four months from the date of approval by the RBI.

Key Leadership Appointments:
Predecessor: He succeeded Rishi Gupta, MD and CEO of Fino Payments Bank, who stepped aside after being arrested in connection with alleged Goods and Services Tax (GST) violations.
Interim CFO: The board also approved the appointment of Anup Agarwal as the Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for a period of up to four months, effective from 6 March 2026.
Transition to SFB: In December 2025, the RBI granted in-principle approval to Fino Payments Bank to convert into a Small Finance Bank (SFB), with 18 months to complete the transition.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

ISRO and ESA Sign Agreement to Strengthen Cooperation in Earth Observation Missions
In March 2026, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the European Space Agency (ESA) virtually signed a new agreement titled “ESA–ISRO Arrangement concerning Joint Calibration and Validation Activities and Scientific Studies for Earth Observation Missions”, to improve the accuracy and reliability of satellite data used for climate monitoring, environmental research and Earth science.

• The agreement was signed by M. Ganesh Pillai, Scientific Secretary of ISRO, and Simonetta Cheli, Director of Earth Observation Programmes at ESA.

Key Details of Agreement:
Background: The ISRO–ESA partnership, which began in 1978 and was renewed in 2002, has expanded to areas such as Earth observation, navigation systems, ground station support, human spaceflight, Chandrayaan and Aditya missions, and deep-space communications.
Impact: The collaboration will contribute significantly to global climate monitoring, environmental research, and disaster management by providing more actionable and precise data.
Key Mission: The agreement specifically supports the upcoming Fluorescence Explorer (FLEX) mission, an ESA Earth Explorer satellite designed to monitor global vegetation health by measuring chlorophyll fluorescence.

SPORTS

India Won ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Title 2026 by Defeating New Zealand by 96 Runs in Gujarat
On 8 March 2026, the India men’s national cricket team won the 10th edition of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Twenty20 (T20) World Cup 2026 by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final held at the world’s largest cricket stadium ‘Narendra Modi Stadium’, Ahmedabad (Gujarat).

• India won its third ICC T20 World Cup title, having previously won the second title in 2024 and the first in the inaugural 2007 edition, becoming the first team to successfully defend the championship.

About ICC T20 World Cup 2026:
Host: The 10th ICC Men’s T20I World Cup was co-hosted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) from 7 February to 8 March 2026.
Organisation: The tournament was organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC) as the global championship of Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket.
Format: The event followed the T20I format and featured an expanded 20-team global competition.
Prize Pool: The ICC allocated a USD 13.5 million prize pool, with India winning USD 3 million (about Rs.27.48 crore) after defeating New Zealand (USD 1.6 million) in the final.

OBITUARY

1965 India–Pakistan War Hero and Vir Chakra Awardee K.G. George Passed Away 
In March 2026, Lance Havildar (retd) K.G. George, Vir Chakra(VC) awardee from the 1965 India-Pakistan War, passed away in Kottayam, Kerala at the age of 95. He was born in February 1931.
About K.G. George:
Profile: He was a veteran of the Indian Army who served in the Corps of Signals, the army’s communication arm established on 15 February 1911.
Bravery: During the 1965 India–Pakistan War, he risked his life to establish a vital communication link between the Brigade Headquarters and forward battalions during an enemy attack.
Award: For displaying exceptional courage and devotion to duty, he was awarded the Vir Chakra, India’s third-highest wartime gallantry award.
Retirement: He retired from the Indian Army(IA) as a Lance Havildar and remained recognised for his significant contribution to India’s military history.

IMPORTANT DAYS

International Women’s Day 2026 – March 8
International Women’s Day (IWD) of the United Nations (UN) is annually observed worldwide on 8 March to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and to recognise their contributions across all divisions, including national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic, and political.

• 8 March 2026 marks the 51st year of the United Nations’ (UN) official observance of IWD.
• 2026 Theme: “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls”

Background:
Recognition: The UN began observing IWD in 1975, which was designated as International Women’s Year.
Resolution: In December 1977, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed 8 March as the UN Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace.
2026 Events:
Global Event: UN is hosting the global commemoration at its Headquarters in New York, United States of America (USA), alongside the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), the world’s largest annual forum on gender equality and women’s rights held from 9–19 March 2026.
Event in India: Nationwide celebrations were organised in New Delhi (Delhi) in the presence of Droupadi Murmu, President of India.

STATE NEWS

Goa CM Pramod Sawant Presents Rs 30,195 Crore Budget for FY27 
In March 2026, Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister (CM) of Goa, who also holds the finance portfolio, presented his 7th budget worth Rs.30,195 crore for Financial Year 2026-27 (FY27) in the Goa Legislative Assembly in Panaji, Goa.

• The budget projects a revenue surplus of Rs.1,666 crore and focuses on strengthening healthcare, education, infrastructure, tourism and employment generation.

Highlights of the Budget:
Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP): The GSDP of Goa for FY27 is projected at Rs 1.31 lakh crore, while the per capita GSDP is estimated at Rs 8.18 lakh.
Fiscal Deficit: The fiscal deficit for FY27 is estimated at Rs 3,895 crore, which is 2.9% of the GSDP, remaining within limits prescribed under the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, 2003.
Key Allocations: Health Sector – Rs 2,217 crore (including Goa Medical College and Hospital – Rs 1,063 crore and Directorate of Health Services – Rs 963 crore); Roads and Bridges – Rs 1,237 crore; Drinking Water Department – Rs 1,009 crore; Power Sector – Rs 467 crore for smart electricity meters; Tourism Sector – Rs 385 crore; Panchayat Department – Rs 293 crore; and Forest Department – Rs 199 crore, along with Rs 10 crore allocated for a Climate Change Fund.

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